• Award Nomination Form

    Please fill the form below accurately and ensure you indicate category and nominee name.

  • Nominator:

    Person submitting the nomination
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  • Award Descriptions

  • City of Hays Small Business Achievement Award 

    • A long-standing small business in Ellis County
    • Notable contributions to the overall success of the community

    Commerce Bank Helping Hands Award

    • Non-Profit organization or employee
    • Demonstrated commitment to caring, generosity of spirit, openness, and inclusion

    Golden Belt Bank Hall of Fame Award

    • Life-long commitment of community service and civic involvement
    • Demonstrated excellence in business or profession and exemplary leadership

    Grow Hays Robert E. Schmidt Entrepreneur of the Year Award

    • An entrepreneur who has demonstrated the ability to create and grow their business(es) over the past year  
    • Recent efforts have added value to the community

    Nex-Tech Citizen of the Year Award

    • Community involvement during the past year 
    • Instrumental in elevating the quality of life for Ellis County residents

    Nex-Tech Wireless Businesswoman of the Year Award

    • Proven history of business accomplishments, community service, and chamber participation  
    • Encourages and fosters growth in others to reach their full leadership potential

    Vyve Broadband Rising Star Award

    • Within the ages of 21-40
    • Possesses and exhibits excellence in leadership qualities while having strong community involvement and chamber engagement

    Werth Wealth Management Member Investor of the Year Award

    • Supports The Chamber throughout the year through service on the Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Hays Young Professionals, chamber committees, and attendance at chamber events
    • Proven financial investment to the Chamber within the past year

  • Nominee Information

    Please indicate details about your nomination
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